travelling alone under the age of 18

[Katiehutchinson_1991]

im planning to go to icmeler alone
and im only 17
does anyone know the procedure for the letter of consent that has to be written ?
what has to be included in the letter ?
and does the flight companies accept people travelling alone under the age of 18 ?
thanks
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[blondie]

It's best to check with the company you're planning to travel with first - some will only accept under 18s if there is at least one person aged 18 or over travelling with the party.

[Katiehutchinson_1991]

thanks blondie yeah i have been reading each companies terms and conditions and most of them wont accept passengers travelling alone under the age of 18
its so annoying
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It's an insurance issue for them, years ago they used to accept under 18's travelling alone, but they way the world has gone the airlines don't want to accept responsibility for a minor which is what you are still classed as in the eyes of the law.

Steve

[Katiehutchinson_1991]

aw when you say that you can understand why they dont accept you in the eyes of the law
its just so annoying that you cant travel
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[Fanny]

hi Katie
my daughter flew alone last year with Monarch when she was 17 - return flights
I specifically checked before booking the flight and also checked that Travel Ins would cover her under these circs
I booked the flight independently and booked the transfer with ICR - they were great in making sure she was fine at Dalaman on the outward and homeward journeys

I'd suggest getting in touch with ICR re your flights as am sure they'll check everything out for you, so at least your mind will be put to rest

[Katiehutchinson_1991]

thanks Fanny for the information
its good to know that one company will let me travel as most of them wont as im under 18
was she ok at the dalaman end when she was coming home ? like checking in and things like that ?
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[tamii]

Katie,

F** G*****n will also accept you, although you may need a letter of consent from your parents. However, they will only accept you on a flight-only basis. They do not book package holidays for under-18's.

Hope this helps

[Katiehutchinson_1991]

yeah tamii i have phoned them thanks
your right they will accept me on a flight only flight which is good cause thats what i want
they said i didnt need a letter of consent from my parents but if i wanted to take one it would be ok
thanks for your help
xxxxx

[*Becki*]

I travelled on my own when i was 17. I went into TC travel agents with my Mum and booked the flight. All my Mum had to do was sign the letter to say she gave me permission. No questions asked at airport. One thing what did go wrong though was my flight coming home was changed from being on a Monach airline to being on a TC one and because i was flight only they couldn't get in touch with me to let me know so nearly missed flight home.

[Katiehutchinson_1991]

thanks becki
sounds good yeah i heard monarch were good
i have found another company as well
but TC dont do it on their website unfortunately
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